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What did critics think of Take the Lead, the musical adaptation of the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas. Starring 3LW and Cheetah Girls member Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Savy Jackson, Tam Mutu, and more, the production is now running at Paper Mill Playhouse through April 27.

The Boston Theater Critics Association announced nominations for the 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards, honoring outstanding theater in Greater Boston. Kathy St. George will receive the Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence.

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at photos of The Old Globe's pre-Broadway engagement of the world premiere of Regency Girls. This raucous and daring new musical comedy features a book by Emmy-winning writers Jennifer Crittenden and Gabrielle Allan (“Seinfeld,” “Scrubs,” “Veep”), music by three-time Emmy-nominated composer Curtis Moore (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), and lyrics by two-time Tony and Grammy nominee Amanda Green (Mr. Saturday Night, Hands On A Hardbody, Bring It On: The Musical). 

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the winners of its 2024 Theatre Season Awards, with a live reception set for April 21 at the William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica.

Get a first look at video of Alley Theatre's production of Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. The production runs April 4 - May 4, 2025, in the Hubbard Theatre. This production marks Todd Waite’s farewell performance as a member of the Resident Acting Company.

Mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili has filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera and her union, alleging discrimination and breach of contract after her performances were canceled following the birth of her child.

Just before a memorial celebration in Ken Page’s hometown of St. Louis, a historic Broadway venue will honor the theatre legend by dimming its marquee lights. In St. Louis, the Community Celebration & Memorial for Ken Page begins at 7:30 p.m. CDT April 11 at the Sheldon Concert Hall in Grand Center. The Muny announced today that Page’s friends and fans around the world will be able to view the celebration as a livestream.

Get a first look at the futuristic production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies at Volksoper Wien. The musical is performed in German with English subtitles. The production is directed by Martin G. Berger.

Get a first look at the Non-Replica production of Wicked at Teatr Muzyczny ROMA. This is the first time the musical has ever been staged in Poland. The production officially opened on April 5th, 2025 and is currently set to run through June 29th, 2025.

Opera Carolina is facing a lawsuit from former production director Michael Baumgarten over breach of contract, as the nonprofit undergoes leadership changes and financial challenges.

Florida Studio Theatre is honoring the late Mary Jo Reston, a supporter of the theater for nearly two decades, for providing a $1.25 million legacy gift that will help sustain the nonprofit’s artistic programming for years to come.

Puppy Hamlet, an improvised version of Shakespeare’s play starring adoptable dogs, will be performed at American Stage in St. Petersburg on April 12. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Pinellas.

Two of Jacksonville's most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical in concert A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances.

Following weeks of discussion within the industry that most theater goers are unlikely to be privy to, Actors' Equity quietly announced this week major changes to how non-union performers are seen at Equity auditions.

The restoration of Palm Springs’ historic Plaza Theatre is nearly $3 million over budget, prompting criticism over planning and the displacement of a local restaurant.